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Carry-on Regulations

  • Carry-on Regulations Below you will find basic carry-on regulations as supplied by each airline for domestic flights. International flights will have varying rules. While regulations similarities exist between carriers, it is best to familiarize yourself with each carrier that you travel with. Since carriers often change their policies, you may want to check with your airline before flying. TSA guidelines that apply to all carriers include: Baggage cannot be checked prior to the day of departure. Your baggage will only be checked to your final destination. All checked baggage will be screened by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Your name and address must be on the outside of your baggage. Name tags are available at all airport baggage check-in locations. Do not lock your baggage due to Transportation Security Administration screening of every checked bag. For more information or to review a list provided by the TSA of acceptable and unacceptable items which may be included in carry-on baggage visit the TSA website.

    Note: Due to space constraints, we cannot have each airline's carry-on regulations. We apologize if your airline is not listed below.

    Carry-On Item Dimensions Personal Item Dimensions Notes
    United Airlines 1 item - No more than 9" x 14" x 22" (length + width + height) or 45 linear inches (the length, height and width added together). 1 item - You may carry one personal item such as a purse, briefcase, or laptop computer. United exempts the following personal items from the one piece limit: Child safety seats for ticketed children, assistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, etc.) and outer garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.). Visit United for more information.
    Southwest Airlines 1 item - Dimensions limit of 10x16x24 inches. 1 item - Personal-type items include purses, briefcases, cameras, food containers, or laptops (case included). The following items are not counted against the "one-bag plus one personal-type item" limit: 1) A child restraint device for a child who has been ticketed, who has a seat reserved or for which complimentary, available space exists. 2) Assistive/mobility devices for individuals with a disability. There is no limit to the number of assistive/mobility devices a Customer can bring onboard the aircraft. 3) Outer garments or other wearable articles of clothing. 4) Food for consumption during flight contained in disposable packaging. 5) Walking canesor umbrellas. Visit Southwest Airlines for more information.
    Continental Airlines 1 item - The maximum combined linear measurement (L + W + H) of the carry-on bag is 51 inches (130 cm). The maximum weight of the carry-on bag is 40 pounds (18 kg). 1 item - one small personal article such as a briefcase, purse, day planner, small laptop computer, camera case, compact disk player or similar sized personal entertainment item. In addition to the one carry-on item, you may bring free-of-charge the below items: personal aid devices such as wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches, prosthetic devices and walking sticks, provided passenger is dependent on them. One infant article such as a collapsible stroller, a diaper bag or a government approved child seat. Visit Continental Airlines for more information.
    American Airlines 1 item - not to exceed 45 linear inches (length + width + height) or weigh more than 40 lbs/18 kgs. 1 item - one small personal article such as a briefcase, purse, laptop, or small book-bag style backpack. Items that do not exceed 36 linear inches (length + width + height) will be allowed such as a small shoulder bag. Additional items that will be allowed above and beyond the restrictions listed above include: Outer garments such as coats/wraps/hats. Approved safety seat for lap or ticketed child. Umbrella stroller for lap or ticketed child. Diaper bag for lap or ticketed child. Book or newspaper. Bistro sized or smaller bag of food that is consumable. Assistive devices for passengers such as wheelchairs, walkers and CPAP machines. Therapeutic oxygen provided by the airline Visit American Airlines for more information.
    Delta Airlines 1 item - Items must weigh less than 40 lbs. (approx. 18kgs). No more than 45 linear inches (L+W+H) and fit in an overhead or underneath the seat in front of you. 1 item - including a male or female purse, a briefcase, a laptop/computer, a camera case, a diaper bag or an item of a similar size or smaller size to those listed above, such as a personal electronic device. Additional Items that may be brought on board and do not count towards your allowance: a food item for immediate consumption, assistive devices such as wheelchairs or crutches provided passenger is dependent on them, one box or bag of duty free, coat jacket, umbrella, one item of reading material. Some packages, sporting goods, dangerous, fragile or bulky items may require special handling. Acceptance may be limited based on available space. Visit Delta Airlines for more information.
    ATA 1 item - For aircraft types B737 & B757, under seat: 11"H x 15"W x 15"D overhead: 9"H x 15"W x 25"D. For aircraft L1011, 9" x 13.5" x 19". The maximum allowable weight for a piece of carry-on baggage is 40 lbs. In addition to one piece of carry-on baggage, customers are allowed one smaller item, per person, onboard all aircraft types including purses, briefcases, or a laptop computer. Medical and mobility assistive devices required by a customer are accepted, but must be stowed and do not count as carry-on baggage. Child restraint systems do not count as carry-on items when the infant occupies a passenger seat. Visit ATA for more information.
    Northwest Airlines 1 item - Not to exceed 45 linear inches (9 inches by 14 inches by 22 inches) and also must not exceed 40 pounds. 1 item - customers may also carry on-board a purse or briefcase or laptop computer. In addition, each passenger may carry a coat, umbrella, or other special item. If you are flying on one of NW's airlink affiliates (Pinnacle or Mesaba Airlines), you will need to check your carry-on luggage as you board your flight. It will be returned to you planeside upon arrival. Passengers are permitted to carry-on personal items such as a purse, briefcase, laptop, etc. in the cabin. Visit Northwest Airlines for more information.
    US Airlines 1 item - Cannot exceed the following maximum dimensions: Valet Closet--45L x 23 1/2W x 4H. Overhead Stowage--24L x 16W x 10H. Underseat Stowage--21L x 16W x 8H. 1 item - Personal item cannot exceed total overall dimensions of 36 inches. Both items (carry-on and personal item) cannot exceed a total combined weight of 40 pounds. Carry-on baggage allowance may be restricted due to lack of space. Visit US Airways for more information.
    Frontier 1 item - Carry-on baggage is subject to maximum outside linear dimensions not exceeding 9.5" x 15.5" x 24" or 49 inches when measuring height, width and length and adding the dimensions together. 1 item - Personal-type items include purses, briefcases, cameras, or laptops (case included). Assistive devices for qualified passengers with disabilities will not be considered as carry-on or personal items. A child restraint device for a child who has been ticketed or who has a seat reserved will not be considered a carry-on or personal-type item and may be carried onboard. Visit Frontier for more information.
    jetBlue 1 item - Carry-on baggage must be 24" x 16" x 10" or smaller to fit in the overhead bin. 1 item - Personal items must be 18" x 15" x 8" or smaller to fit under the seat. There is no limit to the number of assistive devices brought into the cabin by a disabled customer and these are not considered as part of the carry-on limit established in the JetBlue Airways carry-on baggage program. Visit jetBlue for more information.
    America West Airlines 1 item - Total dimensions for carry-on bags may not exceed 51 inches (11" x 14" x 26"). 1 item - Includes a purse, briefcase, laptop, small daypack (small bag used to carry books, magazines, sack lunch, etc.) or diaper bag. Due to the high number of passengers in Las Vegas, the TSA is strictly prohibiting passengers to carry more than the "one plus one" allowance through the security checkpoints. The TSA will require customers who bring more than their "one plus one" allowance to return to the ticket counter to check their additional luggage. Visit America West for more information.


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